First day of competition with a tremendously attractive menu awaiting us on the upcoming Sunday, January 18th at the 2026 Australian Open. The top parts of the men's and women's draws will kick off the first Grand Slam of the year, with an evening session featuring the debuts of the world's top two players. Aryna Sabalenka will open proceedings from 09:00 Spanish time (19:00 local time); Carlos Alcaraz will follow, in his match against Adam Walton, around 10:30 in the morning in Spain. The day will also see the debut of Cristina Bucsa around 03:00 in the morning against Elina Svitolina, and will wrap up on the Center Court with a day session featuring the debuts of Jasmine Paolini (against Sasnovich, starting at 01:30) and Alexander Zverev (against Gabriel Diallo, around 03:15).
Australian Open Order of play - Sunday, January 18, 2026 pic.twitter.com/fUuA88m5sZ
— Tennis Schedules (@SchedulesTennis) January 16, 2026
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